Knowledge of the major reactions of biotransformation in drug therapy, prediction of possible metabolites of drugs and xenobiotics, recognition of structure elements and reactions which can lead to toxic metabolites. Knowledge of inter- and intraindividual factors influencing metabolism.
Objective
Goals: knowledge of the major reactions of biotransformation in drug therapy, prediction of possible metabolites of drugs and xenobiotics, recognition of structure elements and reactions which can lead to toxic metabolites. Knowledge of inter- and intraindividual factors influencing metabolism.
Content
Major reactions of biotransformation. Major enzymes and reaction partners involved in the biotransformation of drugs and xenobiotics. Toxic reactions of metabolites. Factors which affect the biotransformation.
Lecture notes
Biotransformation of drugs and xenobiotics
Literature
B. Testa and S.D. Krämer. The Biochemistry of Drug Metabolism: Volumes 1 and 2, VHCA, Zürich, 2008 and 2010.
B. Testa and S.D. Krämer. The Biochemistry of Drug Metabolism: Parts 1 to 7. Published in Chemistry & Biodiversity, 2006-2009.
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)